| 14011 | 14010 | France | This is a generous wine, full of red-berry fruitiness and acidity with firm tannins. It is almost ready to drink. Wait until 2017. | | 88 | 36 | Burgundy | Chorey-lès-Beaune | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Jaffelin 2014 Chorey-lès-Beaune | Pinot Noir | Jaffelin |
| 14012 | 14011 | France | From the Aegerter domaine, this wine is full of spicy red fruits. It comes from a vineyard in the hills above Nuits Saint-Georges, and the cooler elevation shows in the acidity and fresh fruitiness. The wine is ready to drink. | Les Dames Huguettes Vieilles Vignes | 88 | 37 | Burgundy | Hautes Côtes de Nuits | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Jean-Luc and Paul Aegerter 2014 Les Dames Huguettes Vieilles Vignes (Hautes Côtes de Nuits) | Pinot Noir | Jean-Luc and Paul Aegerter |
| 14013 | 14012 | Australia | A solid all-around effort, this starts off with hints of struck match and citrus custard, then moves through apple and mandarin flavors. It's medium in body, with a refreshing finish and decent length. | | 88 | 18 | South Australia | Adelaide Hills | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Sidewood 2014 Pinot Gris (Adelaide Hills) | Pinot Gris | Sidewood |
| 14014 | 14013 | US | Softly fruity, this brings a gentle wash of bananas and cream, with a touch of caramel. If that sounds appealing, it is indeed, as it glides along a seamless finish. Drink now through 2018. | Wren Vineyard | 88 | 35 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Lumos 2014 Wren Vineyard Chardonnay (Willamette Valley) | Chardonnay | Lumos |
| 14015 | 14014 | US | This Rhône-style red blend is light bodied and fruit forward, with slight spice nuances to add interest. Cranberry, pink peppercorns and anise show good balance and concentration on the nose and palate. | Les Copains | 88 | 13 | Texas | Texas | | Alexander Peartree | | McPherson 2014 Les Copains Red (Texas) | Rhône-style Red Blend | McPherson |
| 14016 | 14015 | US | It's not often you find a varietal Piquepoul Blanc outside of the south of France, but this seems to suit well to the hot Texan climate. Striking notes of ripe peach, apricot and white lily carry the nose and palate. There's good tension and texture in this light- to medium-bodied wine, which would lend well to pairing alongside grilled seafood. | Timmons Ranch | 88 | 13 | Texas | Texas | | Alexander Peartree | | McPherson 2015 Timmons Ranch Piquepoul Blanc (Texas) | Piquepoul Blanc | McPherson |
| 14017 | 14016 | Italy | This opens with aromas recalling stewed plum, nutmeg, vanilla and a suggestion of blue flower. The ripe palate has a firm structure that supports dried black cherry, clove and aromatic herb while astringent tannins generate an abrupt, somewhat raspy finish. Give the tannins a few more years to mellow then drink. | Basarin | 88 | 55 | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Moccagatta 2013 Basarin (Barbaresco) | Nebbiolo | Moccagatta |
| 14018 | 14017 | US | This is a blend of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot, which come together to form a full-bodied package of earthy compost and generously ripe blue and black plum. Soft tannins make it easy to enjoy. | All In | 88 | 24 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Murphy-Goode 2012 All In Claret (Alexander Valley) | Claret | Murphy-Goode |
| 14019 | 14018 | Georgia | Deep violet-red to the eye, this wine has a nose of cherry, strawberry and toffee. It is a bit sharp at first sip, with flavors of tart cherry, lingonberry, thyme and white chocolate. Tannins are very soft on entry but gradually coat the entire palate. | | 88 | 28 | Kakheti | | | Mike DeSimone | @worldwineguys | Orgo 2014 Saperavi (Kakheti) | Saperavi | Orgo |
| 14020 | 14019 | France | Soft and buttery, this wine is smooth and creamy with hints of citrus and a tangy backdrop. With a lightly toasty edge, the wine finishes more tightly than it starts. Drink now. | Fourchaume Premier Cru | 88 | 37 | Burgundy | Chablis | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Patriarche Père et Fils 2013 Fourchaume Premier Cru (Chablis) | Chardonnay | Patriarche Père et Fils |
| 14021 | 14020 | France | With touches of the typical minerality of the appellation, this is a young, tight wine. Crisp apple, lemon and spice add interest to this perfumed wine. It will be better to drink from 2017. | | 88 | 24 | Burgundy | Pouilly-Fuissé | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Patriarche Père et Fils 2015 Pouilly-Fuissé | Chardonnay | Patriarche Père et Fils |
| 14022 | 14021 | Argentina | Honeyed, floral aromas include bright citrus accents. Fresh, fruity and powerful across the palate, this is a ripe and ready Chardonnay with strong orange and pineapple flavors. Additional citrus notes push the finish. | | 88 | | Other | Neuquén | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Quimay 2015 Chardonnay (Neuquén) | Chardonnay | Quimay |
| 14023 | 14022 | Portugal | Predominantly Loureiro, this is rich, ripe wine. It has a sunny character, ripe with green plums and apples and lightly shot with acidity. It is aromatic, fresh and ready to drink. | Calçada Terroir Loureiro-Alvarinho | 88 | 18 | Vinho Verde | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta da Calçada 2015 Calçada Terroir Loureiro-Alvarinho White (Vinho Verde) | Portuguese White | Quinta da Calçada |
| 14024 | 14023 | Portugal | This is a fresh and fruity wine, full of red fruits that are laced with raisins and prunes. The acidity cuts through the richness balancing the natural sweetness. It has an attractive crisp aftertaste. | Passadouro Porto Tawny Reserve | 88 | 19 | Port | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta do Passadouro NV Passadouro Porto Tawny Reserve (Port) | Port | Quinta do Passadouro |
| 14025 | 14024 | Italy | This opens with aromas suggesting mature berry, baking spice, menthol, scorched earth and oak. The ripe palate offers stewed prune and bitter chocolate while assertive, tightly wound tannins grip the finish. | Monserra | 88 | 65 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Raineri Gianmatteo 2012 Monserra (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Raineri Gianmatteo |
| 14026 | 14025 | Italy | Menthol, leather and underbrush aromas lead the nose while the dense palate offers raw sour cherry and dried sage. Bracing tannins grip the finish. | Riserva Pajana | 88 | 135 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Renzo Seghesio 2008 Riserva Pajana (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Renzo Seghesio |
| 14027 | 14026 | Italy | Scents of cocoa, ripe berry and a balsamic note come together on this. The jammy, straightforward palate offers dark cherry, raspberry, coffee and a hint of licorice alongside fine-grained tannins. | | 88 | 40 | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Rivetti Massimo 2013 Barbaresco | Nebbiolo | Rivetti Massimo |
| 14028 | 14027 | US | From the Nunes Vineyard, this robust red is concentrated in black cherry, tar and cinnamon spice, full bodied from having been cradled in French oak, 20% of it new. The acidity and body are both medium level, while the ripeness is high. | Black Label | 88 | 59 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Roadhouse Winery 2014 Black Label Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | Roadhouse Winery |
| 14029 | 14028 | Georgia | This semi-dry Saperavi offers a bouquet of blueberry, geranium leaf and white chocolate. It is well-rounded on the palate, with flavors of blackberry, strawberry, anise, chocolate and violet. Strong tannins do not overtake the sense of brightness that remains on the tongue from entry to finish. | Pirosmani | 88 | 11 | Kakheti | | | Mike DeSimone | @worldwineguys | Schuchmann Wines 2014 Pirosmani Saperavi (Kakheti) | Saperavi | Schuchmann Wines |
| 14030 | 14029 | Georgia | A blend of Rkatsiteli and Mtsvane, this light-straw-colored wine has aromas of peach and freesia. It is very soft on the palate, with refreshing flavors of melon, clementine and passion fruit. The citrus finish offers a surprising touch of white chocolate. | Tsinandali | 88 | 13 | Kakheti | | | Mike DeSimone | @worldwineguys | Shumi Winery 2013 Tsinandali White (Kakheti) | White Blend | Shumi Winery |
| 14031 | 14030 | | This Furmint, grown in marl soils, has aromas of brioche, apple tart and caramelized pear and flavors of lemon-lime juice, green apple and lime blossom before a crisp clean finish. | Márga | 88 | 25 | | | | Jeff Jenssen | @worldwineguys | St. Donat 2013 Márga White | White Blend | St. Donat |
| 14032 | 14031 | US | This Sonoma County wine made by Santa Barbara-based Winemaker Andrew Murray is explosively juicy in black currant and berry, while offering soft, lean aspects of herb and pepper. | Proprietary | 88 | 85 | California | Chalk Hill | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Terra Bella 2011 Proprietary Red (Chalk Hill) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Terra Bella |
| 14033 | 14032 | US | Marc Mondavi, who is the eldest son of the late Peter Mondavi, has a reputation as a bona fide water witch, hence the name of his wine project. This is his first venture into Oregon, and it's a welcome addition to the growing ranks of value Pinots from the Willamette Valley. Elegant and affordable, it's loaded with soft, accessible cherry and chocolate flavors, smooth as silk. | | 88 | 19 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | The Divining Rod 2014 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | The Divining Rod |
| 14034 | 14033 | France | This creamy, light and soft wine offers attractive acidity and a touch of citrus. It is fruity and brings a bright aftertaste. The wine with its light buttery character is ready to drink. | | 88 | 28 | Burgundy | Bourgogne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Alex Gambal 2014 Bourgogne | Chardonnay | Alex Gambal |
| 14035 | 14034 | US | This bottling is leveled by 10% Roussanne, and shows ripe yellow peach, honeydew melon, honeyed toast, pear custard and a slight cashew-like marzipan on the fairly dense nose. Rounded flavors of pear, melon, mango and honey dust comprise the palate. | 12 O'Clock High | 88 | 35 | California | Adelaida District | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Alta Colina 2014 12 O'Clock High Viognier (Adelaida District) | Viognier | Alta Colina |
| 14036 | 14035 | France | A light and fruity wine, gently tannic while showing firmness at the edges. Red berry fruits dominate to give good acidity and an attractive fresh aftertaste. | Château Labrande | 88 | 15 | Southwest France | Cahors | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Jean-Luc Baldès 2011 Château Labrande Malbec (Cahors) | Malbec | Jean-Luc Baldès |
| 14037 | 14036 | France | Medium-intense scents of dark berries and black plum unfold in the bouquet of this wine, with soft hints of vanilla, toast and garrigue in the background. The mouthfeel is robust and gripping, with skin-driven fruit flavors and solid tannins that stay through the finish. | Rouge | 88 | 17 | Languedoc-Roussillon | Vin de Pays des Côtes Catalanes | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Le Cirque 2011 Rouge Red (Vin de Pays des Côtes Catalanes) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Le Cirque |
| 14038 | 14037 | US | This wine's aromas are muted at first but open delicately into strawberry and cherry most predominantly, representing the 55% Mourvèdre and 35% Grenache in the blend. On the finish, the 10% Petite Sirah speaks up in the form of chocolatey tannins. | Tailrace | 88 | 19 | California | Amador County | Sierra Foothills | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Legendre 2011 Tailrace Red (Amador County) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Legendre |
| 14039 | 14038 | France | This is a soft and fruity wine, showing bright currant fruits in a perfumed context. Tangy, nervy, showing plenty of minerality to boost the acidity and fruitiness. | | 88 | 14 | Alsace | Alsace | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Leon Beyer 2011 Riesling (Alsace) | Riesling | Leon Beyer |
| 14040 | 14039 | US | A pert, savory Sauvignon Blanc, this is brisk with acidity. A tart gooseberry touch shines against a backdrop of pink grapefruits, peaches and limes. A bit of ripeness on the finish will pair well with Vietnamese fare. | | 88 | 29 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Malk 2012 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Malk |